bonjour nicolas, je suis infirmier et pour moi la question de se faire vacciner ne se pose pas, je pense que si il t'arrivait quoi que ce soit, tu pourrais le regretter et après c'est souvent trop tard, tu vas dans un pays où les regles d'hygiene ne sont pas forcement les tiennes où celles de ton organisme, si tu restes dans des hotel pour touristes, grand lieu touristique alors tu n'est peut être pas obligé apres si tu vis a la roots, mange dans la rue, va dans la jungle ect.... je dis mieux vaut prevenir que guerir.
apres la question de se faire vacciner regarde chacun avec ses propres opinions, commence par demander à ton medecin traitant ce qu'il en pense, après tu auras des avis de gens vacciner ou pas, qui sont tomber malade ou pas, a toi de voir....
je suis vacciner pour pas mal de chose, j'ai vu des personnes et soigner des gens malades au cours de mes differents voyages, ça laisse à réfléchir...
amicalement,
mathieu
Pour le paludisme, c'est a toi de la prevenir, répulsif à moustiques de toute sorte , vêtement long, éviter les eaux stagnantes, moustiquaire pour dormir ect.....
le paludisme ou malaria ne se guerit pas, mais les différents traitement soulage et aide à le combattre. c'est la maladie qui tue le plus au monde.
certains prendront un traitement pour prévenir, d'autres non, pour ma part j'en ai avec moi mais en prend que si je fais des trekkings dans des zones dites a fort risque de paludisme, dans de grands lieux touristiques, pas la peine, les differentes préventions suffisent le plus souvent.
Nous allons régulièrement en Thaïlande avec ou sans nos enfants et n'avons jamais fait de vaccin supplémentaire. Pour équilibrer le propos de Mathieu, je précise que ma femme est infirmière.
ok je suis d'accord avec toi le piaf chacun est libre de choisir, pour ma part n'étant pas forcémént dans de bonnes conditions sanitaires tous les jours je préfère être vacciner, nul n'est a l'abris contre la maladie.
avant de te faire vacciner contre l'hépatite A, demandes à ton médecin de te prescrire une prise de sang pour recherche d'anticorps anti HVA.
90% des hépatites A (souvenirs lointains de quelques cours) passent inaperçues. Peut-être es-tu déjà vacciné "naturellement"?
1 - je suis tt-à-fait de l'avis de mathieu sur les vaccinations, et le fait de n'avoir pas eu telle ou telle maladie sans avoir eu de vaccinations n'a aucune signification sur un plan épidémiologique. Même dans les plus grands épidémies des siècles passés, il y a eu des personnes non contaminées (sinon, nous ne serions pas là pour en parler !). Il ne faut pas oublier que si la vaccination a un intérêt préventif individuel évident, elle a aussi un intérêt collectif, en limitant la circulation des virus ou bactéries dont le réservoir est humai.. Un petit merci à ceux qui se font vacciner pour les autres !!!
2 - Le paludisme est considéré comme absent de Thaïlande actuellement, sauf ds les régions frontalières avec le Cambodge, le Laos et la Birmanie.D'autres pathologies sont portées par des insectes piqueurs (dengue et chik par ex) : donc répulsifs, etc +++
3 - L' amélioration des conditions d'hygiène générale dans les pays développés a fait beaucoup diminuer la contamination par le virus de l'hépatite A (maladie souvent inapparente chez les enfants, mais bien cognée chez les adultes). De ce fait, on rencontre de moins en moins d'adultes immunisés.
Voici les informations publiées par l'institut national de veille sanitaire :
http://www.invs.sante.fr/beh/2008/25_26/beh_25_26_2008.pdf
Les vaccinations, c'est comme les assurances : on ne regrette de ne pas en avoir que lorsque l'accident arrive. Personnellement, je n'ai pas envie de prendre le risque de ne pas me faire vacciner contre des maladies endémiques. Ce n'est pas parce certains non-vaccinés ont eu la chance de ne rien attraper, que vous n'attraperez rien non plus.
Ton raisonnement serait tout à fait valable si les vaccins n'occasionnaient jamais d'effets secondaires lourds, à court ou long terme...
D'où la nécessité d'évaluer vraiment le risque de contamination par la maladie que tu cherches à prévenir, et de le mettre en balance avec les effets indésirables (rares peut être, mais pas inexistants) du vaccin...
Regardant souvent les chaînes de télévision françaises, et évidemment belges puisque je le suis, j'ai déjà remarqué une différence sur ce point : soupeser le risque des vaccins. Bien sûr, certaines personnes en Belgique observent la même prudence vis-à-vis des vaccins, mais j'ai souvent eu l'impression, et la lecture de ce forum semble le confirmer, que le Français est plus critique que le Belge. Voili voilà, c'est juste une impression.
Voyager en santé › Thaïlande / Malaisie · 5 replies
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Mon mari et moi avons décidé hier de partir dans 3 jours en Thaïlande. Mais je viens de voir que le vaccin contre hépatite A est recommandé et je ne suis pas…
Je vais partir trois semaines en Thaïlande, mon médecin m'a dit qu'il serait conseillé de faire le vaccin contre l'hépatite A mais qu'il n'est en rien…
I’m planning a trip to Japan next year and I have asthma...
I wanted to know about the regulations regarding Ventolin (Salbutamol) in Japan—is it considered a drug? Can I bring my inhaler with me, or do I need to buy a similar product in Japan?
I have two American cousins. The older one was born in Paris, and his sister was born in California. The latter is planning a trip to Paris this summer, but she recently fell ill, and American doctors don’t know what’s wrong. I had the idea of letting her take advantage of her trip to get treated here, avoiding the high healthcare costs of the American system in the process. The problem is, I can’t find anything online about this—just testimonials from French people who used to be American, but nothing for a simple tourist.
I’m traveling to Portugal with my family and I have a treatment that requires injections. How can I take a flight with these? They look like injectable pens.
Thanks
We’re planning a trip to the Philippines from April 22 to May 8, 2026. Flight from Geneva with a layover in Turkey and Manila. Our itinerary: Angeles – Busuanga – Palawan…
The Philippines are a dream destination, but is it possible to travel there safely? I’ve heard that checked luggage often gets lost, tap water isn’t safe to drink, and mosquitoes are everywhere.
For water, what’s the best solution to carry in a backpack? Is a filtering water bottle 100% reliable?
For mosquitoes, should we treat our clothes with repellent? Are you vaccinated against hepatitis A, malaria, or dengue? Or is there an oral treatment to take?
Hi there,
Does anyone know if there’s travel insurance for someone who’s had a heart attack?
I can’t find an insurer that covers a pre-existing condition, even if it’s stable.
Thanks so much!
Hi everyone, next month my wife, our 6-year-old daughter, and I are flying to Thailand. It’ll be a great chance to soak up some sun—something we’ve been missing lately here in France! But speaking of sun, I burn easily, and our daughter even more so. I was wondering what SPF to get for sunscreen and whether it’s better to buy it there or before we leave? Thanks for your tips!
Hello,
We’re planning to spend 3 months in Madagascar starting in mid-February.
Areas: Mahajanga, Tulear, Diego Suarez, and Sainte Marie—the order isn’t set yet. We’ll either drive for part of the trip or take flights.
We’ve heard all sorts of things about required vaccines and medications (is anti-malarial mandatory?). What’s the exact situation for travelers?
I’ll come back to you for other topics (like finding a reliable driver, among others).
Thank you.
Best wishes to you all,
Nicole
We're about to go on an organized trip to South Africa, including Kruger Park. We were told that Malarone should preferably be taken in the evening at the same time during a meal. But it's hard to know what time we'll have dinner, especially since I've read that in South Africa, dinner is usually around 6 PM.
I'd love to hear from people who've been on organized trips to this destination and could share their experience. We were thinking of taking Malarone around 7:30 PM, assuming dinner would be closer to 7 PM than 6 PM. Also, if the meal ends up being earlier or later than when we take the pill, would a cookie or a piece of bread be enough to take with Malarone?
I’m planning to set off on a "round-the-world" trip/long journey at the start of next year, lasting between 4.5 and 6 months. For now, the itinerary looks like this: South Korea (2 weeks) -> Japan (1 month) -> New Zealand (1 month) -> Argentina (1 month) -> United States (1 month).
I’m on medication (paroxetine 20 mg/day) and was hoping to bring enough for the entire trip so I wouldn’t have to find a doctor on the spot, deal with a molecule that might be slightly different from what’s available in France, or wonder if that’s even a possibility. Basically, it seemed simpler on paper...
But after looking into the regulations for each country, it’s suddenly way less simple . Many seem to only allow the amount corresponding to the length of your "stay" in the country... Which is a problem if I arrive in Korea with 4.5 months’ worth of medication, for example.
After all that, and even though I’ll obviously contact the relevant authorities in each country (fingers crossed for a response 😛), here’s my question:
Has anyone here had any experience with this? (Even if it’s a different medication or different countries, any input would be helpful!)
I’m trying to plan a trip to Dubai with my mom. I’ve seen that some of our medications require prior authorization (sleeping pills, codeine, anti-anxiety meds, etc.).
I’d love to hear from anyone who’s been in our situation. A friend of mine applied to bring her tramadol, but it was denied—though she needed high doses!
Has anyone here gone through this process? Do we *really* need a prescription in English?
We just found out my wife is pregnant, and we’ve planned a trip to the Barlavento Islands in Cape Verde this November.
We’d like to know if there’s a real risk of Zika contamination on those islands, because from what we’ve found online, the recorded cases are old and come from the Sotavento Islands.
We’re thinking about canceling our trip.
If you’ve recently traveled to Cape Verde or live there, do you have any thoughts on this?
hi, I’m looking for information about the possibility of returning to Thailand with a portable liquid oxygen system and whether it’s possible to recharge it in Thailand, especially in Chiang Mai. thanks
I’m starting a new discussion on this topic since there doesn’t seem to be a recent one.
I have several chronic conditions (including asthma and related ones), and I’m planning to travel for a year across different countries.
Generally, I understand it’s possible to travel with approved medications (which should be my case), but often with a limit of 3 months’ worth of treatment.
Since I’m going for 12 months, that means for three-quarters of my trip, I’d have more than 3 months’ worth of medication.
I plan to bring my prescriptions with the INN (International Nonproprietary Name), as well as the original packaging (even though it’s a nightmare, but from what I understand, it’s necessary). But I’m not sure if that’s enough...
Have any of you been in this situation before? How does it work at customs—do I need to declare everything that exceeds the 3-month limit? Do I need a letter from my doctors?
I'm currently in Bangkok: How can I find a good doctor for a consultation? It's for a friend who'd like a second medical opinion compared to what they got in their country of residence.
Any professionals you'd recommend? How much does it cost?
I’ve already visited quite a few countries across several continents, but I’m pretty new to Asia.
I’m planning a trip to Thailand in October or November, and I wanted to check about health precautions: malaria treatment, vaccinations (hepatitis A or others...).
I’ll mostly be in the northern region, around Chiang Mai, where I’ll spend a lot of time in nature and the mountains. Then I’ll head south to Phuket or Krabi and visit Khao Sok National Park. I’ll finish up in Bangkok, with a likely detour to Kanchanaburi.
From what I understand, for a stay of less than 60 days, I don’t need a visa (I’m a French national)? I just need to fill out the TDAC form 3 to 5 days before arrival?
Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone is heading to Cuba soon and could bring me some over-the-counter Sildenafil (viagra) tablets—available at Varadero Airport, among other places.
Hi there! So, I'm hesitating about taking a long trip. I'd like to go away for 2 to 3 months and travel across several continents. I’d love some advice. I often have unexplained allergies and need to follow a daily treatment for my diabetes (insulin). I think I can get authorization from my doctor to travel for 6 months with the treatment—is that correct? After those 6 months, is it possible (instead of bothering a relative to send the medication) to see a foreign doctor to get another 6-month travel authorization? How does it work at the airport? Do I need just one medication transport authorization, or do I have to request a new one in each country (once the treatment runs out) for both the flight and a DCI? Also, travel insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses, so will I have to pay for foreign consultations out of pocket? I’m not sure if I explained myself clearly. Oh, and just to repeat—travel insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses, so foreign consultations will be at my own expense? Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi everyone.
After years of traveling to the USA without any medical insurance subscriptions—and luckily never having any major health issues (though I did get a scorpion sting buried in the sand at CBSouth, 😇)—life has caught up with us, and we’re now being forced into "wisdom" and leaving our carefree days behind.
So, I’m looking for the best compromise for a 2-month health insurance plan.
I’ve read the discussions on this topic, but the most recent one is from last year, and I’d love your take on the current situation.
I’m familiar with the usual options like Europ Assistance and AXA, but I’ve just discovered Chapka and Heymondo (the latter seems interesting in terms of both price and coverage).
What do you think of these last two? How do they compare in terms of value for money against the bigger companies?
Hi,
We’ve planned a 3-week trip to Bali this summer with our 7-year-old daughter. The itinerary includes Sanur, Nusa Lembongan, Sidemen, Amed, and Ubud. The more time passes, the more we read about people getting sick—some with mild to severe traveler’s diarrhea, and many ending up in the hospital. We, as parents, have been through it in Egypt with pretty bad cases, but we’d really like to avoid that for our daughter. Even though there’s no zero risk, and we’ll be careful, can any of you reassure me? Not everyone got sick, right? I’d love to hear positive feedback from parents, but not just them 😊. Thanks in advance!
Hi there...
I’m traveling with a friend for a month in November.
We booked our round-trip tickets from Paris to Phnom Penh, and yes, I know—it was a mistake. We should’ve flown out of Laos, but here we are.
But is it doable to backpack through both countries in a relaxed way?
I’ve seen that the transport takes a while...
Thanks so much for your replies.
Hi there,
I’ve started looking into getting dental implants, possibly in Costa Rica or Mexico.
Do you have any clinics to recommend or ones I should avoid?
For the next steps, I need to choose between Cuba Medika or Medigo—these are agencies that help with medical procedures. Do you have any info on either of them?
Hi everyone, a question for those who’ve been lucky enough to visit Raja Ampat—should you consider preventive malaria treatment given its proximity to Papua? And how was the food hygiene situation?
Thanks for your feedback! !
For several years now, increased aggression has been observed in Cape fur seals.
At least 70 unprovoked attacks on humans.
It was recently confirmed that this is due to rabies.
The suspected origin is contamination in Namibia by jackals.
The contagion seems to be spreading.
Preventive vaccination (of the animals) is being considered.
Just a reminder:
Rabies affects all mammals.
Once symptoms appear—sometimes weeks or even months later—death is inevitable.
It’s the bite that transmits the disease.
There are so-called "furious" forms with aggression, but also forms without aggression.
In case of a bite, in addition to standard wound care, tetanus prevention… rabies prevention is essential.
Stay careful out there…
Seeing seals from a boat along the coast isn’t rare in these parts…
I need 2 dental implants and I'd like to get them done abroad (it's a question of price).
Thanks for helping me with my search (Turkey, Spain, Romania???)
Can you tell me if you're satisfied with the services provided by Dentist Miguel at Club Amigo in Holguin? I'd like to go there in mid-December. Is it worth the trip to get dental prosthetics done?
Thanks for getting back to me... Michelle from Quebec
Hello,
I’m looking for a dentist who can do a full lower-arch implant with a complete prosthesis. I’m in Quebec and available to travel to Cuba. Need full contact details. Thanks everyone!
My current plan is to get my teeth treated in Cuba, especially for dental implants.
Has anyone here had experience and could refer me to a good, affordable dentist?
I’d really appreciate it if you could give me an idea of the price for one implant, since I need at least 6 done.
Thanks so much!
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